Counting our blessings. This is what Chris and I are trying to do lately. In the past 3 days we have found out we need to find $12,000 for an IVF cycle, our TV broke, our oven broke, we are looking at cars to replace Chris' and everything seems to be kind of falling apart. Tonight I tried to order my IVF meds online and they only take VISA. Chris' HSA is in a mastercard account so we had to charge the meds and hope we can get reimbursed through the HSA. Sounds small, but it just seems like things are piling up.
But we are counting our blessings. Or at least trying. At times, our mantra has been "This is NOT FAIR!" And it's not. It really isn't. But it is the way it is. There's nothing we could have done to prevent this, but now we have to deal with it. So.... a list of 10 blessings:
1) Each other. We truly are one another's best friends. We are better together than apart and we fill each other's lives with laughter and love. A huge blessing.
2) Our parents. Chris' parents and my mom and Rick have been so supportive it's unreal. They have been there for the tears of this past year and I know they will be right beside us throughout the whole process!
3) Our friends. Our friends are constantly offering their support and encouragement. Thank you!
4) Our house. We live in a house we love so much and it is beautiful!
5) My job. I was hired for the first teaching job I interviewed for and work in an amazing district.
6) Chris' job. Chris just got a new job that came with a raise. So rare these days!
7) Our cats. Maverick, Charlie and Mr. Gray and very important parts of lives. We love them and they give us unconditional love in return.
8) Our cars. They both run!
9) Our health. We might not have the best reproductive health, but we are healthy people with no chronic illnesses!
10) We are both funny. ;-) A few laughs can go a long way in this stressful process! If we didn't laugh through this process, we probably wouldn't make it through!
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